Kimberley Evelyn Hart, 63, Willard, MO. passed away in her home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, with her loving family around her, after a long illness. Kimberley was born on February 8, 1958, in Columbus, Kansas, to James Samuel and Audrey Elaine (Golden) Crutcher.
She had a calling in her life to work in education and pursued a bachelor’s degree from M.S.U, graduating Magna Cum Laude and then furthered her education by receiving her Masters degree in Education from M.S.U. She devoted her career to creating engaging relationships with her elementary students in Bolivar, MO and Bowerman Elementary School in Springfield, MO.
Kim loved her life and she loved spending time with her family and especially loved her role as Grammy. She was a friend to everyone she met and was known for her contagious laugh. She loved planting flowers, going on hikes with her family and friends, and going over the top to make every holiday special. She also loved being near water. Whether it be the lake, the river, or the pool many of her favorite times were spent by the water.
Kim’s strong faith in her savior, Jesus Christ, carried her throughout her life which served as an influence and inspiration for family and friends. She was the perfect example of Jesus’ commandment in Matthew 22: 37-39. Her love for her family and friends was only surpassed by her love for the Lord. This was clearly evident in the many ways she served the church throughout her life.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, James; three sons: Aaron Hart and his wife, Kristi, Justin Hart and his wife, Sarah, and Tyler Hart and his wife Kayla; eight grandchildren: Abe, Viv, Trysten, Grayson, Remington, Marion, Mason and Eliza; and one brother: Greg Crutcher.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow, in Wade Chapel cemetery, near Republic, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Memorial donations may be made in Kimberley’s memory to The American Cancer Society.